Shopping for a Chromebook lately has become a difficult task unless you're buying bargain basement or top-of-the-line devices. A quick search of Amazon produces grossly inflated prices on Chromebooks that normally land in the $350 range. Best Buy, on the other hand, is simply out of stock on nearly … [Read more...] about Pick up one of these rugged Gemini Lake-R Chromebooks for under $300
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Google Duo max group size is expanding to 32 callers at once
A really big update is coming to Google's quite-popular video chat app Duo. While we've been pretty excited by the arrival of the free version of Google Meet in the past couple weeks, Duo still sits as my favorite, casual video chat app. It is cross-platform, has a web version, and integrates … [Read more...] about Google Duo max group size is expanding to 32 callers at once
Google Pixel 4a might be released in early June at Android Beta event
It looks like we might have to wait a little longer than we initially thought for the new mid-range smartphone from Google: the Pixel 4a. With the full cancellation of Google I/O 2020 - which was originally scheduled for May 12-14 - we were hopeful that the Pixel 4a would launch any day now. … [Read more...] about Google Pixel 4a might be released in early June at Android Beta event
Google’s new Pixel Buds work quite well with Chromebooks with one big drawback
Earlier this month, I wrote a post speaking to the lack of Android Fast Pair functionality between the new Pixel Buds and Chrome OS. With the idea of Fast Pair giving users a way to tie Bluetooth devices to their Google account for use in multiple places on multiple devices, I was hopeful that … [Read more...] about Google’s new Pixel Buds work quite well with Chromebooks with one big drawback
Unboxing the Lenovo Chromebook Duet [VIDEO]
The day is finally here! Nearly 5 months to the day since we first laid eyes on the Lenovo Chromebook Duet, the company has delivered one to our office and we're taking off the wraps to reacquaint ourselves with the 10-inch Chrome OS tablet. It's no secret we and countless others have been looking … [Read more...] about Unboxing the Lenovo Chromebook Duet [VIDEO]
Lenovo has a new Tiger Lake Chromebook in the works code named ‘Malefor’
Now that we are in the part of the year where we are finally starting to see some of the new Chromebooks emerge onto the scene, it is time to really begin casting our gaze towards what is next. We've outlined it a few times here, but when it comes to the future of Chrome OS and Intel, the new batch … [Read more...] about Lenovo has a new Tiger Lake Chromebook in the works code named ‘Malefor’
Save $570 on this monster Core i7 convertible Chromebook
Acer is clearly on the cusp of launching a Comet Lake refresh of the popular Chromebook Spin 13 but the fact remains that the original 13.5" convertible is still one of the best-equipped devices on the market. Despite being powered by an older generation of CPUs, the 8th Gen Intel Kaby Lake Core … [Read more...] about Save $570 on this monster Core i7 convertible Chromebook
Buy a Galaxy Chromebook and Samsung will toss in a set of Galaxy Buds
An email just came through from our pal George E. alerting us to a really sweet deal that Samsung is offering when you purchase a new Galaxy Chromebook. Samsung has already offered to take a wide variety of devices on trade when you purchase the sleek new Galaxy Chromebook but now the company is … [Read more...] about Buy a Galaxy Chromebook and Samsung will toss in a set of Galaxy Buds
[Giveaway] Win a $100 Visa Gift Card from Rakuten and Chrome Unboxed
We're big fans of Rakuten around our house. We do the majority of our shopping online and with Rakuten's 3,000+ partner stores, it's practically impossible to NOT score cashback every month on everyday purchases. Just last week, I nabbed nearly $35 back on my Big Fat Check when I purchased the … [Read more...] about [Giveaway] Win a $100 Visa Gift Card from Rakuten and Chrome Unboxed
Google Meet is rolling out for everyone and you should be using it
Just as promised, Google Meet has become free for everyone with a Google account to use. What this means is the excellent service that has been available to G Suite customers and was formerly known as Hangouts Meet is now open to all Google users with or without a paid account. With this free … [Read more...] about Google Meet is rolling out for everyone and you should be using it
Google Duo adds family mode, doodles and a much-needed web feature
Just as Google Meet is rolling out for all Gmail users, Google has brought some new features to Duo that could make one of the most well-rounded consumer options for video chats. Google took to The Keyword today to announce the updates that include the new family mode that allows users to doodle … [Read more...] about Google Duo adds family mode, doodles and a much-needed web feature
The Chrome Cast 60: Thoughts on the Pixel Buds and new Chromebooks announced
This week on The Chrome Cast, we delve into what its been like using the Pixel Buds for a week. From the sound quality to the fit and finish, the Pixel Buds deliver a top-notch experience that is unmatched in the Android space in many ways. But there are some down sides as well, and we talk in … [Read more...] about The Chrome Cast 60: Thoughts on the Pixel Buds and new Chromebooks announced
